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Steve Laughlin 3T WIS 
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I picked this one up about a month ago with the intention of doing this mod, but I left it alone for a while to see if I would really do it. Well I never wore the watch as is.... So I decided to do the project that was in my mind.  This is the "Mini Fiddy" case with gold hands, not as common as the standard Marina Militare, and a nice watch that you can get for under $100. the case is 44mm and has the shape of the 47mm and has nice high domed glass.  First I had to separate all the parts.  Color choices: Aircraft Grey, Black, White, Red.  I was able to separate the sandwich dial, which is not easy to do.  So now I could paint them individually, keeping it clean  I sprayed the hands white, then hand painted the black center.  glued the sandwich dial back together, put the dial back on the movement, put the hands back on.  put it back into the case, reassemble the case pieces.    I am quite happy with the results, from 12 inches away it looks factory, but up close it looks like a hand painted instrument which makes me think of a vintage aircraft or other vintage vehicle gauge. There is no more lume, but the original lume on all MM watches is terrible, so it wasn't worth keeping. |
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Skipdawg 3T WIS 
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Sweet looks great Steve. ;) |
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ivster 3T WIS 
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Nice job Steve! |
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Dragnattck 3T WIS
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That looks great Steve good job! |
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Nabco 3T WIS 
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WOW Steve, you're becoming a "Mod-genius" WELL DONE  |
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Tony Duronio 3T WIS 
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Well done Steveyourock.gif |
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Steve Laughlin 3T WIS
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Thanks guys. all the years as a kid building military models paid off and the skills are coming back quickly. |
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joecb 3T WIS 
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I gotta say Steve, you have a great future in watch modding... I love that dial and it goes well with the brown strap...great touch having the red 2nd hand...congrats |
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natevan70 3T WIS 
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Pretty slick! I like the colors you used. |
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Paxman 3T WIS 
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Fantastic mod. I like the colors you've selected. Very cool and even better that it looks like a handmade instrument under close inspection. |
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Gregger 3T WIS 
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Great job!!!! |
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Paladin 3T WIS 
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Awesome job Steve! Certainly a unique look!  |
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Jeep99dad 3T WIS 
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Wow. Incredible, you did an awesome job, Steve!. Great color selection for sure!!hand6.gif I liked the watch before the mod but now I love it! So unique too!! |
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oagaspar Site Founder 
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very cool Steve!....Congrats! cool10.gif |
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Hammerfjord Moderator 
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Looking good Steve! Enjoy this little home made and unique watch! |
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nanoman 3T WIS 
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Wow that is something I have to try. The dial color is just the right grey. |
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tombs 3T WIS 
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Great jobwoohoo.gif |
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